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The deity Brahma (Bonten), one of a pair
The deity Brahma (Bonten), one of a pair

The deity Brahma (Bonten), one of a pair

Place of OriginNara, Japan
Dateapprox. 730-750
PeriodNara period (710-794)
MaterialsHollow dry lacquer
DimensionsH. 61 1/2 in x W. 14 1/2 in x D. 26 in, H. 156.2 cm x W. 36.8 cm x D. 66 cm (overall)
Credit LineThe Avery Brundage Collection
Object numberB65S13.a-.b
DepartmentJapanese Art
ClassificationsSculpture
On View
On view
LocationCollection Galleries
Provenance Statement
Kofukuji Temple, Nara, to 1906; Masuda Takashi (1848-1938), 1906-1938; Masuda family, 1938-1965; sold to Avery Brundage through Kyo Trading Co., Kyoto, April 30, 1965.
Subject
  • deity